On October 9, 2025, Gambakwe Media delivered an expansive briefing addressing the latest political and economic developments in Zimbabwe and the Southern African region. Key highlights include the announcement that GEZA, a prominent political figure, has been located in South Africa with the Zimbabwean Ministry of Foreign Affairs actively pursuing his extradition amid ongoing political tension. 

Key Events For Today

1. Mnangagwa in Kenya today – expected at Mine-Entra in Bulawayo today.

2. Seychelles Second Round elections tomorrow

Top Trending News

1. Geza Arrest imminent – negotiations have started

2. Chiwenga acting President

3. Mohadi Back in Zimbabwe today

4. Mutangadura murder suspect has died in hospital from gunshot wounds.

5. ZANU-PF Delegates to visit Chimoio – Muchinguri

Please Watch The Video Above This Post For More Details

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – 01:28 | GEZA’s Location and Political Impact

  • 00:00 – 00:47: The video begins with an introduction focusing on trending news in Zimbabwe and the region. The presenter announces that GZA’s location in South Africa is known and that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is tasked to bring him back.
  • 00:47 – 01:28: The Zimbabwe Youth Action Platform (ZYAP) is speaking on behalf of ZANU-PF, claiming to negotiate with GZA’s backers for his extradition.

01:28 – 03:46 | ZANU-PF Conference and Presidential Movements

  • 01:28 – 02:27: The presenter discusses the political impact of GZA’s videos, especially his promise to disrupt Resolution Number 1 at the upcoming ZANU-PF conference, explaining recent unrest.
  • 02:27 – 03:46: Notes are provided on the upcoming conference in Bulawayo and the political roles of President Mnangagwa, who is in Kenya for the COMESA Summit, and Acting President Chiwenga, who is in Zimbabwe.

03:46 – 05:20 | Other Key Political and Social Events

  • 03:46 – 04:17: Funeral arrangements for Brigadier General Panda are discussed, with speculation on a national hero declaration.
  • 04:17 – 05:20: The launch of a charity foundation by Minavo Chiwenga, wife of General Chiwenga, is highlighted, noting its coverage on national TV (ZBC).

05:20 – 08:21 | News Analysis and Regional Politics

  • 05:20 – 06:18: The presenter reviews several newspapers for political and economic news analysis.
  • 06:18 – 07:33: Updates on the ZANU-PF annual national people’s conference accreditation and internal dissent over Resolution Number 1 (ED 2030) are provided.
  • 07:33 – 08:21: Upcoming elections in South Sudan and Tanzania are covered, with brief details of incidents and schedules.

08:21 – 12:35 | Economic and Business Developments

  • 08:21 – 09:03: Details about the COMESA summit handover from Kenya to Zimbabwe and diplomatic interactions are presented.
  • 09:03 – 09:43: Economic news highlights gold reaching all-time highs, benefiting Zimbabwe’s economy, and updates on maize production data.
  • 09:43 – 10:18: The death and funeral arrangements of Brigadier General Panda are discussed again.
  • 10:18 – 11:20: A summary of new appointments in ZERA (Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority) is given, and attention is drawn to the busiest newspaper day for Zimbabwean print media.
  • 11:20 – 12:35: South African business news includes the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) funding mining projects and automotive industry coverage.

12:35 – 17:24 | Newspaper Review – The Herald & Business Day

  • 12:35 – 13:02: The Herald (Zimbabwe) is presented, featuring a headline on “Trade, investment to top Comesa discussions” with an image of President Mnangagwa and Kenyan President William Ruto.
  • 13:03 – 13:19: Another section of The Herald (Zimbabwe) focuses on “UNSC seat bid: Sade confident of Zim victory”.
  • 13:20 – 13:39: The Herald (Zimbabwe) also reports on “Govt mobilises 16 000”.
  • 13:40 – 14:13: “Gold deliveries surge 32pc in nine months” is a key economic headline in The Herald (Zimbabwe).
  • 14:14 – 15:19: The Herald (Zimbabwe) covers “ZNA mourns Brig-Gen Maheri”, “Tourist arrivals on the increase: Minister”, and “Solar scheme for rural areas on the cards”.
  • 15:20 – 15:51: An article on “APPLICATIONS FOR ACCREDITATION TO OBSERVE THE LOCAL AUTHORITY BY-ELECTIONS” from The Herald (Zimbabwe) is shown.
  • 15:52 – 16:03: “St Giles seeks support to improve facilities” and “Mash Central targets 500 000ha under cereal” are other headlines from The Herald (Zimbabwe).
  • 16:04 – 16:34: The Herald (Zimbabwe) details “New Appointments” at ZERA, including Engineer Manarai Ndovorwi as Technical Services Director and other operational managers.
  • 16:35 – 17:24: Further financial and business news from The Herald (Zimbabwe) includes “Farmers withhold excess grain … create artificial shortages” and “Lithium production increased to 623 356 tonnes in 2nd quarter”.

17:25 – 20:09 | Newspaper Review – Business Day & The Star

  • 17:25 – 17:34: The presenter returns to the “Pressreader” catalog.
  • 17:35 – 17:47: BusinessDay (South Africa) features “Anglo chief blames policy” as a main headline.
  • 17:48 – 18:54: BusinessDay (South Africa) covers “Euronext listing boss backs JSE’s pull factor” and “Gold price boom for mining firms”.
  • 18:55 – 19:07: The presenter navigates to “The Star Early Edition”.
  • 19:08 – 19:33: The Star (South Africa) leads with “MKHWANAZI MAKES SHOCKING EXPLOSIVE SAPS ALLEGATIONS”.
  • 19:34 – 19:51: Other articles in The Star (South Africa) include “PIC commits R1.35bn to fund early-stage mining projects” and “Grace Van Patten shines in ‘Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox'”.
  • 19:52 – 20:09: The Star (South Africa) also features “The practical sedan for city driving in an SUV world” (Honda Amaze) and “South African new vehicle sales surge to 10-year high”.

20:10 – 22:15 | Newspaper Review – Chronicle & H-Metro

  • 20:10 – 20:36: The presenter returns to speaking directly, with “GEZA ARREST IMMINENT” on screen.
  • 20:37 – 20:55: Chronicle (Zimbabwe) highlights “President leads Zim’s regional economic influence” with an image of Mnangagwa signing documents.
  • 20:56 – 21:23: Further news from Chronicle (Zimbabwe) includes “VP Muhadi concludes productive visit to Japan’s Expo 2025 Osaka”, “Zim-Entra Expo transforms Zimbabwe’s small-scale mining”, “ZCC breaks ground on US$8m boarding school in Hwange”, and “Promoters urge Govt to slash licensing fees, levies”.
  • 21:24 – 21:32: The presenter speaks briefly again.
  • 21:33 – 21:54: H-Metro (Zimbabwe) covers “TOCKY VIBES INCURS US$25K LOSS”, detailing the musician’s flopped show.
  • 21:55 – 22:15: H-Metro (Zimbabwe) also features a prominent picture of veteran broadcaster LC Mojapelo, who graduated with a Master of Science in Strategic Communication.

22:16 – 29:57 | Social Media Review & Political Commentary

  • 22:16 – 22:45: The presenter speaks, emphasizing his efforts to find communication specialists for his 2028 campaign.
  • 22:46 – 22:56: A WhatsApp number is displayed for those interested in joining the campaign.
  • 22:57 – 23:17: An image of a man in sunglasses is shown, followed by a video clip of a woman dancing on a pole.
  • 23:18 – 24:02: The presenter continues speaking, with a video of a woman dancing on a pole.
  • 24:03 – 24:45: The presenter discusses his campaign and the need for new leadership, moving away from past political figures.
  • 24:46 – 24:59: The WhatsApp number is displayed again.
  • 25:00 – 26:17: The presenter continues his political commentary, contrasting his vision with current leaders and emphasizing the need for strategic development.
  • 26:18 – 26:43: The presenter emphasizes the clarity of his manifesto and criticizes other politicians for their lack of clear plans.
  • 26:44 – 27:04: A Facebook post from “Zimbabwe People of Influence” shows images of President Mnangagwa at a dinner, with the presenter highlighting the few women present.
  • 27:05 – 27:15: Another Facebook post with a sponsored advertisement is shown.
  • 27:16 – 27:38: A Facebook post by “Madam Boss” is reviewed, where she appears to be complaining about her marriage, with comments from followers.
  • 27:39 – 27:54: A Facebook post by “Honourable Chido Sanyatwe” is shown, reiterating her commitment to President Mnangagwa’s 2030 vision.
  • 27:55 – 28:12: A Facebook post by “Hakainde Hichilema” shows images related to his trip to the UK, Scotland, and Ireland, and a football game.
  • 28:13 – 28:34: A Facebook post by “Duma Gideon Boko” features images from his high-profile working visit to the United States.
  • 28:35 – 29:57: The presenter continues his political commentary, criticizing Chamisa’s perceived absence during a crisis and lack of visibility. He also responds to comments from viewers, reiterating his focus on a clear manifesto and a strong campaign for 2028.
  • 29:58 – 41:50 | Gambakwe’s Vision and Call to Action
    • 29:58 – 35:25: The presenter continues to discuss the importance of new leadership, economic development, and robust political engagement. He emphasizes that merely talking about corruption is not enough; tangible development and wealth creation are necessary.
    • 35:26 – 37:19: A slide titled “GAMBAKWE 2028: Building a Brighter Zimbabwe: The 8 Pillars of Our Plan” is displayed, outlining key policy areas like a $1500 tax-free income, a tourism-based economy, a plan for homecoming for the diaspora, a military-planned city, only 8 ministries, a high-speed rail network, and 160 new towns.
    • 37:20 – 38:00: The presenter responds to a viewer’s comment about having “a problem with Chamisa,” clarifying that his critique is based on Chamisa’s political strategy and absence during critical times.
    • 38:01 – 38:19: The presenter addresses a comment suggesting “Gambakwe is useless at economics,” challenging the notion that current economists have solutions and asserting his own clear plan.
    • 38:20 – 39:40: Further discussion on the clarity and actionable nature of his 8-pillar manifesto, contrasting it with the perceived lack of practical solutions from other political figures and traditional economists.
    • 39:41 – 40:10: The WhatsApp number for those interested in joining the campaign is displayed.
    • 40:11 – 40:24: The “GAMBAKWE 2028: Building a Brighter Zimbabwe: The 8 Pillars of Our Plan” slide is shown again.
    • 40:25 – 41:31: The presenter continues to discuss the need for a new type of thinking in Zimbabwean politics and governance, emphasizing the importance of utilizing all available human capital.
    • 41:32 – 41:50: The presenter engages with a comment about the “M31 Zunu PF project,” clarifying his focus on broader national development rather than specific party factions.
  • 41:51 – 48:00 | Conclusion and Call for Support
    • 41:51 – 42:02: The “GAMBAKWE 2028: Building a Brighter Zimbabwe: The 8 Pillars of Our Plan” slide is shown for the last time.
    • 42:03 – 42:41: The presenter reiterates his vision for a prosperous Zimbabwe and the need for active participation from citizens and the diaspora.
    • 42:42 – 43:18: The sponsor’s advertisement for “Mvee Usatongwe nema Salad” is displayed.
    • 43:19 – 44:33: The presenter continues to speak, stressing the need for concrete plans and actions for national development, and criticizes political leaders who are not visible or engaged during times of crisis.
    • 44:34 – 44:56: The presenter responds to a comment regarding “Chamisa akabroka,” indicating that such negative campaigning is unproductive and that his focus is on a clear manifesto.
    • 44:57 – 47:45: The presenter delivers his final remarks, emphasizing the need for strong leadership, a clear vision, and the importance of unity for Zimbabwe’s future. He concludes by reiterating his commitment to the Gambakwe 2028 campaign and the upcoming political changes.
    • 47:46 – 48:00: The video ends with a “GAMBAKWE 2028 FUND” graphic.

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